Hi. I've been trying to research the history of my 2x Great Grandfather. He came to America(New York) in about 1890 which was two years before Ellis Island was founded. I'm just wondering if there were any other ports in NY or the near by area where ships would come in with immigrants. Thanks Erik.

Boberek18 wrote:Hi. I've been trying to research the history of my 2x Great Grandfather. He came to America(New York) in about 1890 which was two years before Ellis Island was founded. I'm just wondering if there were any other ports in NY or the near by area where ships would come in with immigrants. Thanks Erik.

Hey Erudita. Thank you for the offer. His name was Carmine Morro b.1885 and came with his mother Theresa. They arrived around 1888-1891. His father left them for America several years prior. They were from Avellino. Erik

Hey guys! Thanks for the responses. I saw the thread that you replied with and I don't think I saw the response to it. I'm going to get a copy so I can find out more on him. Thanks for all the help!!!!

Boberek18 wrote:Hi. I've been trying to research the history of my 2x Great Grandfather. He came to America(New York) in about 1890 which was two years before Ellis Island was founded. I'm just wondering if there were any other ports in NY or the near by area where ships would come in with immigrants. Thanks Erik.

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